May is #MentalHealthAwareness Month!

Advocacy starts with us! Speaking openly and honestly about #mentalhealth redefines the narrative for those who need support.💙

Learn more about our services: didihirsch.org

#MHAM2024 #DidiHirsch #MentalHealthMatters

UPDATE: Big win at the Capitol this week! #AB2711 , led by Assemblymember James C. Ramos, passed out of the Education Committee with a unanimous vote of 6-0!
This pivotal bill shifts the focus from punishment to support for youth #substanceuse in schools, prioritizing student health and success

Happening now at the Capitol: Discussion underway for #AB2711 , led by Assemblymember James C. Ramos, in the Education Committee. This bill aims to prioritize student health by shifting from punishment to support for youth #substanceuse in schools. Let's advocate for a brighter future together!

Struggling with mental health or feeling overwhelmed? There is help available 24/7 when you call, text or chat 988.

Learn about the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: bit.ly/4aqaQXM

#Suicide #Suicide Prevention #Depression #MentalHealth

988 is a direct connection to compassionate, accessible care and support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress. Thank you to California Black Women's Health Project (CABWHP), Didi Hirsch MHS, and The Children’s Partnership (TCP) #KeepKidsCovered for working with us to create a fact sheet about 988 and how it helps. bit.ly/988FactSheet

Last week, we celebrated the grand opening of Our Third Place – a new drop-in center for youth ages 15-25 in #Glendale .

Thanks to all of our supporters and community partners who joined us to make this day special! 💜

Learn more: ourthirdplace.org

Thank you to the Senate Health & Senate Budget Comm. on Health & Human Services for holding an informational hearing on CalAIM. We were honored to share the perspective of nonprofit providers in the safety net, focusing on CalAIM payment reform implementation challenges. #CalAIM

Honored to have such an amazing champion in Caroline Menjivar, representing Didi Hirsch in the San Fernando Valley.

She joined us at the 2024 CA Alliance Winter Conference this week to share her priorities to drive positive change for youth!
#CalAlliance2024
California Alliance of Child and Family Services

Our 988 team was featured on The Price Is Right! Thanks ʎǝɹɐƆ ʍǝɹᗡ for being an outspoken mental health advocate and for hosting us on the show.

#988 #SuicidePrevention #MentalHealth

Productive day engaging with California lawmakers on issues that deeply impact our children, youth, and families.

#AdvocacyDay #California #MentalHealth

Congratulations to the City of Culver City for the upcoming launch their Mobile Crisis Team! 👏 We'll see you tomorrow at the Mental Wellness Resource Fair!

#CulverCity #MentalHealth #DidiHirsch #LA

📣 Exciting Announcement: We've updated our look! 📣

For 80 years, Didi Hirsch has been at the forefront of community #mentalhealth , suicide prevention, and substance use treatment. We look forward to growing together and supporting you!

#DidiHirsch #LA #OC

Thanks for your support 💙💚

The #988Lifeline has trained crisis counselors available 24/7/365 – You are not alone. Anytime is the right time to connect.

If you or someone you know needs support now, call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.

As this year comes to a close, we want to express our sincere gratitude for your continued support!

Your donation is directly invested in changing the lives of those we serve – providing accessible, dignified care to people of all ages.

Donate now: didihirsch.org/give2023/

Thank you Times of San Diego for the thoughtful write-up on Didi Hirsch's TAY program collaboration with San Diego State University's Television, Film, and New Media Program to bring this project to life!

bit.ly/3RSLH0n

#DidiHirsch #MentalHealth #AnimatedFilm #ThinAir

Every year, nearly 83,000 opioid-related overdose deaths occur across the country.

Governor Gavin Newsom launched Opioids.CA.GOV in an effort to fight the ongoing #opioid crisis. Californians can find info on prevention, data, treatment, and more.

#RecoveryisPossible

Thank you @secbecerra for taking the time to meet with our #988 team! We are so grateful for your commitment to #suicideprevention . Our compassionate, highly-trained counselors are ready 24/7/365 for anyone in a mental health or suicide crisis.